The 49ers' defense still holds a "Takeaway Thursday" session in which secondary coach Ed Donatell goes over each player on the opposing offense and his tendencies. Linebacker Patrick Willis said that preparation helped him force a costly fumble by Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald that stopped a Cardinals drive deep in 49ers territory in the third quarter Sunday. Reid recovered,Anthony Chickillo Jersey, adding that play to his impressive day that included an interception.
With Reid's emergence, the 49ers have been able to more than fill the void left by Dashon Goldson's departure to Tampa Bay.